I AM AN ACTOR: A SAG-AFTRA PODCAST

Matthew Rhys: Welsh in Widow's Bay

Matthew Rhys has made a career out of disappearing into characters you can’t look away from.

Charles Melton: Beef and Big Dreams

From a breakout role on Riverdale to acclaimed performances in May December and Beef, Charles Melton has transformed the way audiences see him — and himself as an actor.

Timothy Simons: Scene Stealer

Building strong comedic characters is no small feat, and Timothy Simons reflects on the craft, curiosity and commitment behind creating some of television’s most memorable performances.

Justin Hartley: This Is Acting

Justin Hartley reflects on a career built through resilience, hard work and a genuine love of storytelling.

Carrie Preston: Elsbits

Carrie Preston reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, versatility and a deep love of storytelling.

Jackie Tohn: She Wants This

Jackie Tohn reflects on a career shaped by persistence, resilience and an unwavering belief in herself.

Michael Peña: All His Preparation

In this conversation, Michael Peña reflects on a career defined by curiosity, observation and fully committing to every character, no matter the size of the role.

Phil Dunster: Rooster and Reinvention

Phil Dunster explores the craft of acting, reflecting on early drama school training through to breakout success in Ted Lasso and what it takes to build complex, compelling characters that feel deeply human.

Chase Infiniti: One Audition After Another

From self-tapes during the pandemic to starring in some of Hollywood’s most anticipated projects, Chase Infiniti reflects on the mindset, resilience and self-belief that have guided her rapid rise in the industry.

Mariska Hargitay: The Banana in the Bag

Mariska Hargitay reflects on the unexpected path that led her from ballet training to a lifelong career in acting, sharing how an early documentary on Sanford Meisner sparked her commitment to the craft and how formative early roles, including on ER, helped shape her voice on screen.

Katherine LaNasa: Performance and The Pitt

Katherine LaNasa reflects on the unexpected journey that took her from ballet dancer to acclaimed actor, sharing how a documentary about Sanford Meisner first inspired her to pursue acting and how stepping away from the industry at times helped her rediscover her love for the craft.

Kerry Washington: Imperfect Icon

Kerry Washington kicks off her heels for a conversation on the experiences, training and relationships that shaped her journey as an actor, from discovering a lifelong love of performance in New York City's theater community to building a career defined by curiosity, discipline and collaboration.

Rhea Seehorn: Better Call Carol

Rhea Seehorn takes us inside the discipline and instinct behind her acting process, tracing how her foundation in theater, script analysis and on-camera work shaped the way she builds character moment to moment.

Quinta Brunson: Actor Elementary

Quinta Brunson sits down for a heartfelt conversation about building Abbott Elementary from the ground up, tracing her path from childhood impressions in the back of a minivan to discovering improv in college, studying at Second City and breaking into the industry through BuzzFeed and viral digital sketches.

Sherry Cola: A Comedic Joy Ride

Sherry Cola sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about carving out her own lane in Hollywood, sharing how growing up without seeing many Asian American performers in mainstream entertainment shaped her confidence, ambition and sense of identity.

Sofia Carson: Adventures in Acting

Sofia Carson reflects on her journey from flamenco dancing at age five to Hollywood leading lady, opening up about discovering her love for acting, music and storytelling at a young age and the discipline that shaped her career long before her breakout roles.

Colman Domingo: If Broken Rules Could Talk

Colman Domingo reflects on his intentional, decades-long journey through Hollywood, from early struggles and unexpected beginnings to becoming one of the industry’s most respected performers.

Kate Hudson: How to Earn Your Stripes in 30 Years

Kate Hudson reveals what it was really like growing up in Hollywood, stepping onto sets as a kid and fighting to earn her own name in the industry.

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